Fleas carry tapeworms (intestinal parasite) and can trigger allergic reactions that can cause skin infections. Ticks carry many diseases.
What internal parasite does the flea transmit?
Also, fleas serve as an intermediate host for tapeworms, which can infect both your pet and humans.
What is the most common internal parasite associated with fleas?
Additionally, fleas serve as an intermediate host for tapeworms, which can infect your pet and occasionally humans.
What kind of diseases do fleas carry?
In the United States, some fleas carry pathogens that can cause human disease, including: Plague — most commonly transmitted to humans in the United States by infected ground squirrel fleas, Oropsylla montana, and globally by infected Oriental rat fleas, Xenopsylla cheopis.
Are fleas internal or external parasites?
At some point in their lives, many pets experience discomfort caused by external parasites such as fleas, ticks, or mites on their skin or in their ears. These parasites can be extremely irritating to pets and can cause serious skin problems or even carry disease.